Innuos owners. Chime in


Hi all,

I will be receiving a Innous Zen MK3 in the next couple of days. I’m curious to know what power cords, and usb suited best?

Additionally any tips would be appreciated. Break in time. Etc.. I’m hoping their new app is stable.

Thank you,

J

jred

No problems with the app whatsoever. I use Nordost Brahma on my Zenith Mk3 with good results.

On USB Intona Reference plus Isolator have proven to be the gold standard. Use the shortest possible cables. I have a Ginkgo isolation platform under it: very worthwhile.

Pay special attention to your ethernet connection: consider Etherregen plus additional filters unless you can go fiber directly into the Etherregen.

 

Enjoy!

I have an Elrod Silver PC on a MKII and have tried a few others - they all provided an upgrade from stock, IMO. I agree 100% with antigrunge2 - isolation seemed to yield great benefit as well. I tried Isoacoustic and Stillpoints and actually ended up using Cardas Myrtle Wood blocks as I preferred them the best. 

The Phoenix was the largest upgrade I have made and highly recommend it.

Happy listening!

Thanks for the input!  I completely agree that isolation is pivotal. 

Cable Comaony recommended Shunyata Venom V14 Power Cord via their lending program.
A bit concerned even though it's a loaner. 
1) Shielded

2) It has a filter - actual noise reduction built in. I've tried digital PC for my front end in the past. I was not impressed. The PC had a filter as well . Rolled off the high frequencies. 

I'm considering ordering another power cord from them. This time. A non digital variant. 

As far as usb. Curious cable has served me well. Shortest length possible. I'm using class A, and a tube linestage so it provides a nice balance. Thinking I might order a non digital power cord from cable company. Obviously there will be a difference. Perhaps good. Perhaos not so good. 
All of this is of this is trial and errror

Refarding Ethernet I find it hard to fathom there is a difference with SQ. It's something I'd have to try. Though definitely skeptical. 
I do not stream much so I'm not too concerned with that factor. 

Regarding break in time. I'll guess running nonstop for a week?  How long on average did things take to settle for your units?

Good to know the app is stable. I heard it was a toss in the past before their own in house coding was provided. 
 

I took the Pepsi challenge. Most everyone has stated theire is a notable difference with the Mk 3. I'm not expecting night and day. Though hoping for more of everything. Perhaps I'll just save up for a very good used top loader via Aes or Spdif. 
 

My best,

J

I've had good luck with the "Sense" app and Innuos seems to be working on more features, better SQ and stability with each update. I was using Roon which is super nice IMO. I have an active license until March of next year but will not renue as I am quite happy with Sense. Currently Sense is not integrated with music services as tightly as Roon and does not have the features of Roon but the team at Innuos are getting closer with every update.

WRT power cords it is still a work in progress, tried a few different USBs and settled on AQ Diamond.